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Certified Surgical Technologist

CommonSpirit Health
•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of the surgeon and registered nurse, providing scrub support and helping keep the operating room organized, sterile, and ready for safe, efficient procedures. The role serves a diverse range of specialties, including spine, orthopedics, robotics, urology, plastics, ENT, gynecology, and ophthalmology, in a high-volume department with nine operating room suites, including a dedicated labor and delivery room for C-sections. The department handles approximately 20–30 or more cases daily. The technologist prepares and inventories sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies; maintains the sterile field; anticipates the surgeon’s needs; and passes items to surgeons and nurses during procedures. The position also supports patient preparation and movement, instrument and room cleaning and sterilization, room turnover, restocking, and maintenance of surgeon preference cards. The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of sterile technique, and calm, effective communication in a fast-paced surgical environment. The schedule is 36 hours per week, with variable days based on surgical volume and unit needs. On-call coverage is required, approximately five call shifts in six weeks. Weeknight call is 1900–0700; weekend call is 0700–1900 and 1900–0700. A 30-minute callback radius is required, and sleep rooms are available. The employer offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $10,000 in relocation assistance to eligible new hires. Mercy Hospital is an 82-bed acute care hospital in Durango, Colorado. The job description notes its recognition for quality, orthopedic and spine surgery, patient experience, and patient safety, as well as the area’s outdoor recreation and quality of life.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
  • Current registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a surgical technologist for associates working in Colorado, unless performing surgical technologist functions within the scope of another Colorado license, certification, or registration.
  • Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or certification as a Tech in Surgery from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
  • Strong attention to detail, knowledge of sterile technique, and ability to remain calm and communicate effectively in a fast-paced surgical team.
  • Ability to meet the 30-minute callback radius requirement.

Nice To Haves

  • One year of experience in a surgical setting.
  • Experience in a specialty field.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain sterile technique during procedures by checking package integrity and indicators and following proper opening procedures.
  • Perform appropriate counts with the circulator before the operation, before incision closure, and as needed.
  • Prepare the back table and Mayo stand, anticipating surgeon needs and using the surgeon’s preference card.
  • Set up the sterile table with the instruments, supplies, equipment, medications, and solutions required for each procedure.
  • Arrange and inventory sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical cases.
  • Pass instruments and other items to surgeons and nurses during procedures.
  • Assist with preparing and moving patients.
  • Sterilize and clean instruments, equipment, and rooms between cases.
  • Support efficient room turnover, restocking, and upkeep of surgeon preference cards.
  • Provide on-call coverage outside standard scheduled hours according to department and/or facility policy.
  • Anticipate potential problems or complications during cases.
  • Adjust quickly and prepare for emergent cases that change workflow.

Benefits

  • $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.
  • Up to $10,000 relocation assistance for eligible new hires.
  • Sleep rooms available.

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